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Is Bipolar Disorder Overdiagnosed in Children and Adolescents: A Virtual Debate
Dr. Stephen Strakowski moderates a virtual debate between 2 expert child psychiatrists -- Drs. Kiki Chang and Gabrielle Carlson -- on whether bipolar disorder is overdiagnosed in children and adolescents.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 10, 2010
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Stroke Prevention and Treatment
Improvements in the prevention and treatment of cerebrovascular accidents of all types are discussed in this thorough review.
Journal Article, September 9, 2010
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Midlife Psychological Stress and Risk of Dementia: A 35-Year Longitudinal Population Study
Is there an association between longstanding psychological stress in middle-age and development of dementia later in life?
Journal Article, September 8, 2010
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Aseptic Meningitis From Lamotrigine -- A New Headache for People With Epilepsy?
Dr. Andrew Wilner discusses the practical ramifications of the FDA's recent warning that lamotrigine may cause aseptic meningitis. But is the association less common than a lightning strike?
Experts And Viewpoints, September 8, 2010
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Is There a Genetic Contribution to Cultural Differences? Collectivism, Individualism and Genetic Markers of Social Sensitivity
Genes and culture are often thought of as opposite ends of the spectrum, but genetic variation may influence many psychocultural differences.
Journal Article, September 8, 2010
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Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors Among Primary Care Patients With Previous Stroke or TIA: A Questionnaire Study
How well-informed are stroke patients about the variety of risk factors for a subsequent stroke or TIA?
Journal Article, September 8, 2010
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Deep Brain Stimulation Compared With Bariatric Surgery for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity: A Decision Analysis Study
A less invasive option for treating morbid obesity could have massive implications for improving health.
Journal Article, September 7, 2010
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Mental Health of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability
This review explores the possible connections between autism spectrum disorder and mental health disorders.
Journal Article, September 7, 2010
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Effects of Acute Exercise on Sensory and Executive Processing Tasks
Can exercise improve mental processing?
Journal Article, September 6, 2010
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Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Morbidity and Mortality for Different Stroke Types -- a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
What level of alcohol use is considered safe, and at what point could someone be putting themselves at risk for a stoke? This study explores the issue.
Journal Article, September 6, 2010
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Proteomic Analysis of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Learn how proteomics is being applied to neurodegenerative diseases in order to characterize the relationship existing between these diseases, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress.
Journal Article, September 6, 2010
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Antidepressants and Improved Cognitive Function After Stroke
In this Medscape Neurology Minute, Dr. Jacobs discusses the effects of escitalopram on cognitive outcome for patients who have a stroke.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 3, 2010
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Should Neurologists Manage Psychiatric Symptoms?
Dr. Andrew Wilner delineates the respective roles of neurologists and psychiatrists in managing diseases of the brain and nervous system.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 3, 2010
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Transdermal Estrogen: What Is the Latest Data on the Risk for Stroke?
What is the association between transdermal estrogen and the risk for stroke? Dr. JoAnn Manson discusses why the findings from a recent BMJ study have important clinical implications for practice.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 2, 2010
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Insights Into Neurogenesis and Aging: Potential Therapy for Degenerative Disease?
Could stem cell and gene therapies be used to combat age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders?
Journal Article, September 1, 2010
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Malpractice Watch: Keep an Eye Out for Side Effects
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses the importance of monitoring and means of addressing side effects associated with antipsychotic therapy.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 31, 2010
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Epilepsy or Syncope? An Analysis of 55 Consecutive Patients With Loss of Consciousness, Convulsions, Falls, and No EEG Abnormalities
Arrhythmias and other cardiac issues are common causes for loss of consciousness with a normal EEG, so why don't all of these patients get a cardiac work-up before starting anticonvulsant treatment?
Journal Article, August 31, 2010
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Cerebellar Stimulation in the Management of Medically Intractable Epilepsy: A Systematic and Critical Review
Cerebellar stimulation may be a target worth exploring for its potential in the treatment of medically intractable epilepsy, but a clear benefit is still on the horizon.
Journal Article, August 31, 2010
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23rd European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, August 30, 2010
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Antipsychotics in Young Patients: Who Should Prescribe?
Medscape interviews Drs. Robert Findling and Larry Culpepper on the respective roles of psychiatrists and PCPs in prescribing antipsychotics to young patients.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 30, 2010
